ɫèAV Test of English (PTE)

Prove your English skills worry-free with PTE - the faster, fairer, simpler English tests which are trusted globally for study, work and visa applications.

CertificationFor migration, work and study abroadAges 16+Test center or onlineTest length: 30 minutes – 2 hoursResults time: 2 daysIncludes score report

Be ready with one less worry

Whether you are looking to study, work or migrate overseas, there is a PTE test for you.

Faster – Celebrate your results typically within 2 days.

Fairer – Reduces bias by combining world-leading language experts with responsible AI.

Simpler – Just a single, 2-hour test which assesses all 4 skills. No separate speaking test. ​

Why choose PTE?

We know taking an English test is stressful. There's a lot of pressure riding on you getting the score you need. That’s why we've designed all our PTE tests to be as stress-free as possible. Here's how.​

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Faster

Celebrate your results within 2 days

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Fairer

We score using AI, so you’re judged simply on your English proficiency and nothing else

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Simpler

A single, 2-hour English test that you can confidently prepare for with a wealth of practice content

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Trusted

Governments trust us for work and migration visas, including UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. See

"For the immigration process, I needed to prove my proficiency in English for the Immigration department and take a nursing exam. I think PTE is an easy test; that’s how I felt. That’s the word I would choose to describe it: Easy. Even though it’s a test with a set time for you to speak, you can do it at your own pace."
Vivian, nurse and test taker, Brazil

Which PTE test is right for you?

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PTE Academic

The English test for global study – now accepted for all Canadian study permits. Also accepted for Australia and New Zealand visa applications, UK work visas, and US nursing applications.

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PTE Home

30-minute speaking and listening tests designed for UK family visas, visa extensions, settlement and citizenship.

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PTE Core

Bookings are now open for our new general English test. Approved by the Canadian Government for work and migration visas, and permanent residency.

Be test ready with one less worry

We offer an extensive range of resources to prepare you for your test. From scored practice tests to online courses – however you like to prepare, we've got it covered.

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Why choose an AI-based test?

For faster results with less bias
  • We score your test rapidly – most test takers receive their results within just 48 hours
  • No need to speak to an examiner or write your answers by hand
  • Be confident that your English skills will be judged fairly, using our expertly developed automated scoring system – there is not just one person responsible for your score

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“The exam objectively assessed my English skills. When I got the results, I realised which areas I had to improve and which areas I was better prepared in. For me, PTE was way more convenient. It’s simpler to approach the components and content of PTE compared to other tests.”
Jhon, electric engineer and test taker, Colombia

Don’t just take our word for it – PTE is trusted globally

Trusted by governments

PTE is trusted for visa applications and settlement visas by governments around the world. Australia, New Zealand, the UK and now Canada accept PTE scores for work and migration visas.Now accepted for all study permits by Canadian Government.

Trusted by universities

Over 3,500 universities trust our PTE tests. That includes 100% of universities in Australia and New Zealand, 99% in the UK, 98% in Canada and over 1,000 in the US, including selected programs at Harvard and Yale.

Trusted by test takers

Test takers in 117 countries trust PTE to help them achieve their end goal. Whether that be for work, studying or migration, PTE is the test of choice around the world.